Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National

NYT World Saturday 17 October 2026, 18:22 UTC By Catherine Porter 1 min read

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A tourist office in Lyon, France, that was set on fire during unrest on Saturday. Many rallies stayed peaceful as weeks of student-led protests evolved into a national display of discontent.

Unrest Mars Day (EVENT) France (LOCATION) Student Movement (ORG) Lyon (LOCATION)

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